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| The Gr8 8
Teri Dwyer's advertising class made quite a splash on campus when they started their awareness campaign on the Eight Abilities. The class was divided into small groups, each with the assignment to come up with creative ideas to share information about the 8 Abilities that students are expected to possess when they complete their degree with the College.
Starting with a pre-campaign survey, the campaign included T-shirts, posters, flyers, an 8-ball and screen savers. A post-campaign survey will be taken this week to allow students to measure the effectiveness of their efforts.
From left to right above are Advertising students and Teri wearing the 8-Ability T-shirts: Aaron Kueffler, Bronson Stubbs, John Godwin, Teri Dwyer, Tim Love, Rachel Keith, Justin Porter, and Justin Isom. |
| Interior Design Gala - The Fabulous 50's
The Gala this year is "The Fabulous 50s" with a retro theme. It will be held Thursday, May 5 at 7 pm in Heritage Hall. The juried categories will be 10 categories ranging from Residential Design to AutoCAD. All events are free and open to the public.
Some of the extra fun events include a cakewalk, 50s finger foods and the silent auction to benefit Interior Design Club. "My students are totally getting into this, even sewing those fancy 50s party dresses!" said Julie Myers, Program Director.
Students will be setting up Tuesday, May 3 with the jury coming in that evening. The displays will be open to the public in Heritage Hall from 9am to 5pm on Wednesday and Thursday May 4-5. |
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Overall body health begins in the mouth
MSU - Great Falls Dental Hygiene students, Vanessa Stavlo (left) and Shawna Kugler (right), worked with MSU - Bozeman Nursing student, Jamie Kirkhart (center), on a  community project required in their Community Dental Health course.
Working with students at the Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind, they researched the effect of the education they provided in improving the Plaque Index on the students' teeth. They did an initial screening of their subjects, measured Plaque Index, provided instruction and education on oral care and followed up after a week to again measure Plaque to see if there was an improvement.
The College is also collaborating with Elizabeth Kinion, a MSU - Bozeman Nursing Director, to provide oral health screenings and care to mothers and babies at Fort Belknap. These two projects provided a great opportunity for the two healthcare professions to work collaboratively for better overall body health. |
Student Elections
Students are encouraged to vote for YOUR Associated Student Officers on Tuesday, April 19. Before you vote, check the qualifications of your candidates HERE. Polls will be open online from 8am to 8pm - you can cast your ballot by clicking on the VOTE icon at www.msugf.edu |
Meet Jillian Victor
Jillian is our new Accountant in the Business Office. She is tasked with a variety of account  ing responsibilities including grant accounting. Jillian grew up in Great Falls and moved to Bozeman, graduating from MSU with a bachelor's degree in Business Management. She worked for the Montana State Fund in Helena and for Benefis Health Systems in Great Falls prior to joining us at MSU - Great Falls.
Jillian will marry her fiance, Travis, in November. She also will have a 5-year-old stepdaughter, Kali. In the winter, Jillian enjoys skiing and in the summer, boating. She likes to travel and spend time with friends and family. |
| Library Week
The Weaver Library and Library Committee would like to thank everyone for their participation in this year's basket raffle where we were able to raise over $300.00 to go towards a beautification project in the library. The winners of this year's baskets and the departments that generously donated them are as follows:
Beaches and Barbeque - Maren Klengler
Donated by College Relations and Outreach departments, and Deby Gunter
I Wonder Why the Sahara Desert is Cold at Night - Jackie Goldhahn
Donated by: Linda Wing and Dental Hygiene
Rootin' Tootin' Cowboy - Cheryll Alt
Donated by: ABLE
Julie and Julia - Ava Fossen
Donated by: Practical Nursing faculty and Friends
Foreign Books - Bill Hall
Donated by: ESOL and ABLE
Autobiography and Autobiographical Fiction - Tom Oakberg
Donated by: Arts and Sciences department
Zombocalypse - Brad Smith
Donated by: Weaver Library and Distance Education staff
The Brother Can You Spare a Dime? presentation by Bill Rossiter and Humanities Montana culminating National Library Week was a great success. Folks from campus and the greater Great Falls community were entertained by songs and stories from the Dirty Thirties Era. We look forward to hosting more community events like this in the future. Thanks again for all of the support, until next time...we'll see YOU @ Your Library! |
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Benefits Open Enrollment Meetings
Benefits open enrollment is available for Montana University System employees to enroll online .
The deadline for enrollment this year is Wednesday, May 11, at 5:00 pm, no exceptions. Representatives from OCHE, Allegiance, Blue Cross Blue Shield, New West, and Healthy Montana Kids will be here to present our plan and answer any questions you may have about your benefits:
Campus Open Enrollment Meeting
Friday, April 22, 9:00 - 10:00 am, in B101
Medicare Advantage Pilot Program
Friday, April 22, 10:00 - 12:00 Noon, in B101
If you have questions, please contact either Lisa at 268-3701 or Mary Kay at 771-5123.
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| School Board Candidate Forum
The forum will be held in the Cameron Auditorium, located in the new south tower addition of Benefis Health System. There are eight candidates seeking four openings on the school board. This is the first contested election the school board has had in four years.
Journalism students from the high schools will be asking questions of the candidates and are working with the local chapter of the American Association of University Women to formulate those questions.
The event is being coordinated by the Great Falls Tribune, the AAUW, Benefis Health System and the journalism classes of Beth Britton and Linda Ballew.
"I think it's a good opportunity," said Majorie Morse, a longtime AAUW member. "I like to be an informed voter." With the May 3 election sneaking up on voters, and ballots to be put in the mail later this week, Morse said the more information the public can have on the candidates, the better informed voters they will be. "I'm anxious to work with the students," she said. "These issues are important to their lives."
For more information on the event, contact Morse at 452-6671 or Kristen Cates, education reporter at the Tribune, at 791-1463.
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| About the College
Our Mission is to foster the success of our students and their communities through innovative, flexible learning opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and aspirations resulting in self-fulfillment and competitiveness in an increasingly global society.
2100 16th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405
Telephone: 406.771.4300
Toll-free: 800.446.2698
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Graduation Gowns are in!
Graduation gowns are available in the Bookstore.
Extras were ordered for those who did not place their orders by the deadline.
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Data QA
Did you know?
91% of all new students said they felt that their instructors at MSU-Great Falls wanted them to succeed.
Source: 2010 Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE).
For additional information or for any institutional data-related questions, contact Wendy Dove, Executive Director of Institutional Research.
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Great Folks
The Great Folks recipient for April is Shiloh Mattingly!
Individuals from Tax Help Montana expressed appreciation for "working with someone of his competence and professionalism" and wanted to recognize
him for it.
Thank you for going the extra mile, Shiloh!
Congratulations.
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Upcoming Events
ASMSUGF Elections for
Student Officers
April 19 Online 8am-8pm
Eye for Design
Capstone event for
Web and Graphic Design
April 21 HH 5:30pm
RSVP to 771-4412
Choices Enrollment Info
Friday, April 22
See article on left for details or call Lisa Albert
Preventive Patient
Poster Parade
Dental Assisting Students
April 28 Atrium 11am-1pm
Scholarship Reception
April 28 HH 5:00pm
RSVP to 771.4412 (Tom F)
Dental Hygiene Presentations
April 29 HH 1-5pm
Interior Design Gala
May 5 HH 7:00pm
End of Year Luncheon
May 6 HH 11:30-1:30
Commencement
May 7 UGF 3:00pm
Reception follows at
MSU - Great Falls
Heritage Hall
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